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Are you interested in applying to the Fulbright U.S. Student Program? The UC Santa Barbara campus deadline is August 28, 2020. Read on to find out how to get the resources and support you need!

By Graduate Division Staff
Wednesday, August 5th, 2020 - 9:15am


Are you interested in applying to the Fulbright U.S. Student Program, either this year or in future years? Read on to find out how to get the resources and support you need!

What Is Fulbright?

The Fulbright U.S. Student Program is the flagship international educational exchange program sponsored by the U.S. government and is designed to increase mutual understanding between the people of the United States and the people of other countries. Recipients of these highly competitive awards are selected on the basis of academic and professional achievement, as well as their record of service and leadership potential in their respective fields. You can view Fulbright informational videos to find out more:

Interested in Applying? Start Here!

Check out the Fulbright Program website for important information about the application process for UCSB affiliates, tips and tricks on all of the application components, and specific program requirements by country.

Want More Support?

For Current Graduate Students: Applicants are encouraged to meet with Shawn Warner (Director of Graduate Student Professional Development) for questions regarding the application process and with Robby Nadler (Director of Academic, Professional, and Technical Graduate Writing Development) to review their application materials prior to submitting.

For Current UCSB Undergraduates, Recent Alumni, and ETA Applicants: Current undergraduates, recent alumni, and applicants to the English Teaching Assistant (ETA) programs are NOT required to submit materials by the campus deadline and do not participate in the campus interview process. For general questions regarding the application process, contact Shawn Warner (Director of Graduate Student Professional Development). For support in reviewing application materials, contact Nick Alward-Saxon (Executive Assistant to the Dean of Undergraduate Education) or the Campus Learning Assistance Services Writing Lab.

The UC Santa Barbara campus deadline is August 28, 2020.